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Some keyboard keys have special functions, as follows:
Key
Function
ESC Usually assigned to an application-specific function; often used to exit.
PRINT SCRN Depending on the application in use, prints the displayed screen to a
printer.
SCROLL LOCK Prevents the screen from scrolling.
PAUSE Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations.
CAPS LOCK Types all letters as capitals.
NUM LOCK Activates the numeric keypad.
CTRL Used with another key for application-specific functions.
ALT Used with another key for application-specific functions.
DELETE Deletes characters.
You can use the Windows Logo keys in combination with other keys to perform certain
operating system functions, as follows:
Windows Logo Key Combination
Action
Windows Logo + F1 Display a pop-up menu for the selected object
Windows Logo + TAB Activate the next button on the taskbar
Windows Logo + E Run Explorer
Windows Logo + F Run Find Document
Windows Logo + CTRL + F Run Find Computer
Windows Logo + M Minimize all
SHIFT + Windows Logo + M Undo Minimize all
Windows Logo + R Display the Run dialog
Windows Logo + PAUSE/BREAK Perform a system function
If your system was delivered with a multimedia keyboard, it contains other controls and ports
for use with your system’s multimedia capabilities. See the documentation delivered with
the multimedia keyboard for more information.
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